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How to Make Homemade Sugar Scrub

Many of us are busy parents, grandparents, working, stressed... so sometimes we all deserve a little spa treatment. With prices climbing and time being so limited, we sometimes don't get that pampering opportunity. Although there are many commercial sugar scrubs in the market that are absolutely divine, sometimes you may run out of your favorite scrub or may need to cut personal expenses. There are many homemade spa recipes that you may use to get that little personal luxury, so why not make your own!

I have tried a few recipes and found this to be one of the easiest and most functional for my needs. I prefer raw brown sugar over white sugar, because I have sensitive skin and the raw brown sugar has a thicker texture compared to the refined white sugar. This is a basic recipe, but you may try different variations, adding your own personal fragrance, personal oils etc...Just play with it until you get the perfect scrub that is right for you.

To begin, take the sugar and carefully pour it into the jar;
next, add the oil and pour slowly until sugar absorbs it.
Add vitamin E, aloe vera, and the rest of the ingredients.
Take a spoon or small spatula and mix it well.
Depending on how thick or watery you like your scrub,
adjust the amount of sugar and oil until you get the consistency you want.
I like mine a bit watery.

Now you are all done.

Use the scrub in the shower or tub.
Massage the scrub in a gentle circular motion on rough patches,
this removes dead skin, the scrub is also great for ingrown hair.
Rinse with warm water.
I love using this scrub on my feet and hands too.

This looks delicious! I am so excited to try it out - definitely a weekend treat. I assume you aren't using soft brown sugar? Is it the kind of crystal type stuff?Can't wait, thanks for the great post! =)

This is a fantastic idea! I'm going to give this to all my Bunko group friends during the holidays. Thanks for sharing.I'm also going to post this link on my blog!LOOOOOOOOVE IT!sistersallys.blogspot.com

Hi! I'm here from Blog Frog! I love sugar scrub! The kids and I tend to make it for teachers for Christmas gifts. That's about the time our skin up here (in the north!) gets really DRY and grody :)I will follow you--cute blog!

This is wonderful! The scrub sounds amazing! I love scrubs - especially when they are not filled with icky chemicals! I found you via your blog frog discussion - great idea. I am your newest follower! Looking forward to being a regular reader. {grin}~Tiffany

I love the sugar scrub I was given as a gift and have thought many times on how to make it. This is great! Thank you. I'm your newest follower from the Blog Frog post you did. Awesome idea.http://pinkepost.blogspot.com

LOve this! I just started following you, from your post on McMamas blogfrog, follow me and I'll follow you... and I know I am going to enjoy your blog! What a great sugar scrub, I'm going to do these for CHRISTMAS!

Most of the ingredients you will be able to find in your local supermarket, raw brown sugar, course brown sugar...baby oil, aloe vera and vitamin E would be located where they sell vitamins and other health products in your supermarket. For the other oils you can go to a beauty store like "Sally's", you can find Jojoba oil there as well as Almond oil and Peppermint oil. You can also visit the Bath & Body Shop, they're similar to Bed Bath & Body Works, but sell more fragrance oils. Hope this was helpful.

Thanks so much for your comment on my blog last week! I'm behind catching up since I've been working and moving up to school these past few days. Move-in went well, thank you!Mmmm - I love the smell of brown sugar. This scrub sounds awesome!Annie

Following you from blogfrog. Loved your post there and absolutely love your site. My blog is a resource blog for stepmoms. And I am a huge crafter as working with my hands and creating is my stress release. I love your site and love your etsy shop. You have beautiful items. I know I'll be back.

Wonderful Tip! Love it and can't wait to experiment with my own blends :)Now that it's Spring here in Melbourne, it's almost time to start thinking about stepping out of boots into all those lovely shoes which show heels and toes! I think I might need a little pampering :)BlessingsDorothy :)